SURFboard SBX-AC1200P Instructions Manual

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Software License, Warranty, Safety, and Regulatory Information

SURFboard SBX-AC1200P Network Extender

Safety and Regulatory Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read This Before You Begin — When using your equipment, basic safety

precautions should always be followed to reduce t he risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

• Read all of the instructions listed here and/or in the user manual before
you operate this device. Give particular attent i on to all safety precautions.
Retain the instructions for future referenc e.

• This device must be installed and used in strict accordance with
manufacturer’s instructi ons, as desc ri bed in the user documentation that
is included with the device.

• Comply with all warning and caution statements in the instructi ons.
Observe all warning and caution symbols that are affixed to this device.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this device to rain or
moisture. The device must not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do
not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the device.

• This device was qualified under test conditions that included the use of
the supplied cables between system components . To ensure regulatory
and safety compliance, use only the provided interface cables and install
them properly.

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• Do not overload outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extensi on cords, frayed
power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are
dangerous. They may result in a shock or fire hazard.

• Do not connect the plug into an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet
unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed.

• Postpone installation until there is no risk of thunderst orm or lightning
activity in the area.

• Do not use this product near water: for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, i n a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool.

• Do not cover the device or block the airflow to the device with any other
objects. Keep the device away from excessive heat and humidity and
keep the device free from vibration and dust.

• Wipe the device with a clean, dry cloth. Never use cleaning fluid or similar
chemicals. Do not spray cleaners direct l y on the device or use forced air
to remove dust.

• For added protection, unplug the device from the wall outlet and
disconnect the cables to avoid damage to this device due to lightning and
power surges.

• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this device, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine t hat the devic e is in safe
operating condition.

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• Do not open the device. Do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the installation and troubleshoot i ng i nstructions. Ref er all
servicing to qualified service personnel.

• This device should not be used in an environment that exceeds 104º F
(40º C).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CARING FOR THE ENVIRONME NT BY RECYCLING

When you see this symbol on an ARRIS device, do not dispose
of the product with residential or commerci al waste.

Recycling your ARRIS Equipment

Please do not dispose of this product with your residential or

commercial waste. Some countries or regions, such as the
European Union, have set up systems to collect and recycle electrical and
electronic waste items. Contact your loc al authori t i es for information about
practices established f or your region.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reas onable prot ection against harmful inter f erence in a r esid entia l
installation. Thi s equipm ent generates, uses and can radiate radio freq uency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause har m ful i nterference to radi o com munications . H owever, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

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equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help .
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for complianc e could voi d the user's au thority to opera te this
equipment.

This device complies with Pa rt 15 of t h e F CC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORM ITY

ARRIS Enterprises, LLC, 3871 Lakefield Drive, Suwanee, GA 30024, declares
that the SBX-AC1200P Wireless Router complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of
the F C C rules as a C lass B digital device.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 30cm between the radiator & your body.

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This transmi tter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

Country Code selection fea ture to be disabl ed for products marketed to the
US/CANADA

Ope rati on of this device is restricted to indoor use only

Industry Canada statement:

This device complies with Industry Canada’s licenc e-exempt RSSs. Operati o n is
subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may

cause und esir ed operati on of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux

appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes:

1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;

2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit acce pter tou t brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptibl e d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

This radio transmitter (IC: 6670A-SBXAC1200P) has been approved by Industry
Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum
permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain
greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for
use with t his device.

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Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 6670A-SBXAC1200P) a été approuvé par
Industrie Canada pour fonc tionn er a ve c les type s d'an tenn e énu mér és ci
dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus
dans cette liste, et dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont
strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.

Antenna Peak gain ( dBi )

Type Connector

2400 ~

2483.5MHz

5150 ~

5250MHz

5250 ~

5350MHz

5470 ~

5725MHz

5725 ~

5850MHz

Dipole

I-pex

3.1

3.34

2.5

2.69

2.7

Dipole I-pex 2.85 2.37 2.54 3.16 3.44

Caution:

(i) the device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to
reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobi le satell ite
systems;

(ii) for devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted
for devices in the bands 5250 -5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz shall be such that
the equipment still complies with the e.i.r.p. limit;

(iii) for devices with detachable antenna(s), the maximum antenna gain permitted
for devices in the band 5725-5850 MHz shall be such that the equipment still
complies with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non-point-to-point
operation as appropriate; and

(iv) the worst-c ase tilt ang le(s) nec es sar y to rema in compliant with the e.i.r.p.
elevation mask requireme nt set forth in S ec tio n 6.2.2(3) s hall be clea rly
indicated.